Sestertius - Septimius Severus CONSECRATIO S C
211 year| Bronze | 27.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle soaring aloft, clasping thunderbolt in claws, and carrying Severus heavenward.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Unabridged legend: Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.98–30.15 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Septimius Severus, who was a Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Concordia on the other side. This coin was minted during his reign and was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Concordia, who was the goddess of harmony and unity, was a symbol of the emperor's efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire.
